The impact of HIV knowledge and attitudes on HIV testing acceptance among patients in an emergency department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

The impact of HIV knowledge and attitudes on HIV testing acceptance among patients in an emergency department in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Abstract Background Transmission of HIV in South Africa continues to be high due to a large proportion of individuals living with undiagnosed HIV. Uptake of HIV testing is influenced by a multitude of factors including the patient’s knowledge and beliefs about HIV. Methods This study sought to quant...

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Main Authors: Sofia Ryan, Elizabeth Hahn, Aditi Rao, George Mwinnyaa, John Black, Roshen Maharaj, Nomzamo Mvandaba, Yandisa Nyanisa, Thomas C. Quinn, Bhakti Hansoti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV testing
HIV attitudes
HIV knowledge
Emergency departments
Testing acceptance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09170-x

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